Is it possible to fulfill Lukahsenka’s orders about the $500 salary?
In November, real wages in the Mahiliou region decreased by 4.5% compared with November last year. In dollar terms, the wages decreased by 10%.
Real earnings have amounted to 614.6 rubles (about $ 315 at today’s exchange rate).
What do Minskers think of the promises to raise salaries
Recently, during a meeting with the new leadership of his administration, President Alyaksandr Lukashenka reminded the officials of the orders to implement his old promise next year:
“I emphasize again: the average salary next year must be $500 — despite all the difficulties, whatever the cost, ” said Lukashenka. — Steal it, dig it out, do whatever you want but fulfill the $500 obligation”.
belsat.eu, BelaPAN
